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started, featuring The Kiss (1859) by Francesco Hayez at the

Today, Tuesday 11/11/25, The New York Times published—both in digital and print—the first international feature in English about Madre Carmen’s legacy and our work at RADS on this spiritually, culturally and historically relevant design project.

I’m beyond honored to share this milestone with her, and with all the kind, compassionate, and devoted people who made it possible—our team at the design studio, the organization, the family, and the congregation. .sdj

Heartfelt thanks to Ife and The New York Times editorial team for the thoughtful and powerful storytelling; to Lola for the stunning images of the ceremony; and to Nicolas for the impeccable product photography of the reliquary.

Above all, thank you, Madre Carmen, for allowing us to channel our creativity. We found a purpose.

KEYS to MILAN
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“a snapshot of Milan’s creative energy, a moment in time captured through the people who define its cultural pulse.”

“to truly understand Milan, you need more than a map — you need the right keys, the right people.”

grateful and honored to be part of this.

I’m thrilled to announce that today, March 31st, 2025, my country has its first Saint Woman, , following the promulgation from signed by .

I’m deeply honored that my studio .group has been commissioned to design and art direct Madre Carmen’s presence across multiple mediums and formats. A project that blends contemporary design, spirituality and the legacy of a real trailblazer (that happens to be a designer as well!)

More to come!

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Our first portrait-experiment at .group —around 2022— mixing multiple mediums and talents.
Shot by with 3D magic by .co
“A tale as old as time” my relationship with and …

Diana Baldera’s eye on one of the absolute life-changing projects of this year: Genius Loci.
The Universe and its ways.
More to come.

Pantone 17-4139 —

rough and calm, transparent yet mysterious, a container and the content itself. It adapts to, yet modifies the shores, it’s there for everyone but no one has control over it. It surround us graciously full of mercy and power.

For another decade full of expansion, as wide and deep like the . Welcome #40

a helping hand on its way, always

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Not all the time people understand what we do at .group , and that’s ok. I sort-of-like the mystery around our work and the freedom that comes with it. Not all the time people understand what as a full discipline means, and that’s ok.

Not all the time you are commissioned to shape a complex experience as ICFF, not all the time you are commissioned to collaborate with more than 40 brands you love and respect. Not all the time you are allowed to navigate through all the design disciplines freely, so you and your team can manifest the spirit of for your design peers. Thank you Claire ( ) and for trusting in me and my team, for the friendship and the safety net that allowed us to play with the rest of the team. I’m beyond grateful.

Not all the time you are able to witness the light in the eyes of people you know, love and respect —and even strangers— when walking through a space you designed. Not all the time you understand that it’s all about emotions and how you made people feel. So, if you don’t understand what we do at the studio, or what as a full discipline means, doesn’t matter. We made you feel something, and that’s our purpose.

is not JUST about furniture… you can find beautiful pictures of the products and installations from last week on this platform, clear shots without the need of 45min lines, registrations and VIP invites. What you cannot find online is the energy, the scents of the city, the looks of complicity when ordering a Negroni, and the hugs from long time friends.

More to come.